The minimum wage should ensure a decent standard of living EU rules to respect national wage-setting practices Collective bargaining to be strengthened in countries where it covers fewer than 80% of workers Right to redress for workers, their representatives and trade union members if rules are violated Minimum wages in all EU countries should allow […]
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Statement from Commission on migration and asylum
The Commission welcomes the political agreement between the co-legislators on a Joint Roadmap on the Common European Asylum System and the New Pact on Migration and Asylum. This confirms the joint commitment to take all necessary steps towards the adoption of the legislative proposals related to asylum and migration management before the end of the […]
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EU and South Africa hold 7th Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights
The 7th EU-South Africa Structured Dialogue Forum on Human Rights took place on 6 September 2022 in Brussels. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for a dynamic exchange of views on bilateral and multilateral issues related to the promotion and protection of human rights, which are core values of the EU-South Africa Strategic Partnership. The EU and South […]
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CJEU ruling C-389/20 of February 2022: Domestic workers will be entitled to unemployment benefit in Spain
The High Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on 24 February 2022 that domestic workers who are registered with the Social Security will be entitled to unemployment benefits in Spain. Be aware that the protection granted by the special social security system for domestic workers under Spanish law does not include protection against […]
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Age of young people leaving their parental household in Europe
Leaving the parental home is considered a milestone in the transition from childhood to adulthood. The reasons behind this step may vary from being materially independent to studying, working, moving in with a partner, getting married and having children, etc. However, the path to independence may not be straightforward and may occur at different ages […]
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Commission refers HUNGARY to the Court of Justice of the EU over violation of LGBTIQ rights
The European Commission decided to refer Hungary to the Court of Justice of the EU over a Hungarian law which discriminates against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity. The Commission considers that the law violates the internal market rules, the fundamental rights of individuals (in particular LGBTIQ people) as well as […]
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10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue
The 10th EU-India Human Rights Dialogue was held on 15th July 2022 in New Delhi. India and the EU reiterated their commitment to protecting and promoting all human rights. In this context, as open and democratic societies, they emphasised the universality, indivisibility, interdependence and interrelatedness of all human rights. The Dialogue allowed for discussions on a wide range […]
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Almost 1 in 2 women in the EU have experienced psychological violence
EIGE’s latest report on coercive control and psychological violence across the EU Member States proves high prevalence. However, increased criminalisation measures are starting to be put in place. More needs to be done. What is coercive control and psychological violence? The following explanations characterise the nature of both forms of abuse. Coercive control is defined as “a […]
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Employment: Commission report shows young people most affected by job losses due to economic impact of COVID-19
Today, the Commission published its Employment and Social Developments in Europe (ESDE) review 2022. Amongst other findings, the report shows young people were among the most negatively affected by job losses during the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also shows that the recovery was slower for them than for other age groups. Possible […]
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